JUST IN: Ghanaian Youngster Raymond Asante has explained how Cristiano Ronaldo influenced him to choose shirt no.77 at Udinese.
The 19-year-old was introduced as a member of the First Team squad for the 2023/24 season after excelling with the club's Primavera last term.
''In fact my preferred number is the 7 but that belongs to someone so I had no option but to opt for 77. The number means a lot to me because of my role model Cristiano Ronaldo,'' Asante said.
''Do I play like him? I can't talk about my qualities but the target is to do what what he has been able to achieve in his career.''
Asante will miss the start of the season due to a shoulder injury but he is fast recuperating.
He scouted during the Baby Jet U16 invitational tournament before going on to play for Division One League side Young Apostles.
Asante can play as a winger or in the hole behind the centre forward.
Last summer, he signed a five-year contract with the club running until 30 June 2027.
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